Local News More guns could be allowed on Tennessee's school campuses soon. A new bill was introduced this week in Nashville to change certain wording in state law to allow any adult who is legally permitted to carry a firearm in Tennessee to bring a gun onto school property or to public parks. It was introduced by Republican Joey Hensley whose office says the bill is going to be revised. […]
Local News Wednesday began with another Winter Weather Advisory for parts of Middle Tennessee. Freezing rain is forecast as well as ice accumulation which could make driving dangerous in the region. Drivers should take extra care on the roads and take precautions like leaving big gaps between vehicles and braking gently. A Mount Juliet man is pleading guilty to a list of federal charges connected to the sexual exploitation of […]
Local News Tennessee is apparently in the bottom half of states to retire in. That's according to Wallet-Hub's list of the "2023 Best States to Retire" which has the Volunteer State ranked in 33rd place. The findings were based on factors like healthcare, affordability, and overall quality of life. Virginia was ranked in first place and Kentucky was ranked last. Winter weather and icy conditions slapping air travelers again this […]
Local News Madison Freeman, a 2021 graduate of White House High School, was named to the Dean’s List for the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences at George Washington University in Washington, DC. The honor was awarded for the fall 2022 semester and is given to students who meet a 3.75 GPA, full time academic schedule and attendance requirements for the university. Freeman is a junior, with a double major […]
Local News Tennessee is not doing enough to stop tobacco use. That's according to a recent report by the American Lung Association which gave the Volunteer State an "F" grade in four out of its five categories. Those categories are Tobacco Prevention, Tobacco Taxes, Access to Cessation Services and Flavored Tobacco Products. Tennessee got a "C" grade in the other category of Smoke-Free Air. Officials say the state does not […]
Local News A new development is coming to downtown Clarksville. Ground was broken yesterday by both city and county leaders for the development called Riverview Square. A 156-room hotel is being built along with 55-thousand square feet of retail and entertainment space. Construction is expected to be complete by the end of this year and it is projected to open at some point in 2024. Governor Bill Lee will deliver […]
Local News Dozens of bills have been filed since the legislative session began in Tennessee. The bills range from issues of abortion, education, and health. One measure would prohibit healthcare providers from giving gender affirming care to minors. That bill would also require the Attorney General to establish a process to report violations of the law and fine providers 25-thousand-dollars. An education bill calls for allowing all boards of education […]
Local News Governor Bill Lee was sworn in to his second term over the weekend. Lee took the oath of office during an inauguration ceremony on Saturday at the Legislative Plaza in Nashville. Lee tweeted, "It's my highest honor to serve the people of Tennessee as their Governor. May the Lord pour His continued favor upon, and richly bless the great state of Tennessee." The Republican won re-election in November, […]
